ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ International Edition continues its video series on top diplomats serving in Greece, “The Ambassadors Series,” this time talking to the Dutch Ambassador to Greece, Susanna Terstal. In our 8th episode, we explore the two countries’ close diplomatic ties, ranging from trade and ways to improve collaboration to how to upgrade the EU security […]
The move comes amid a broader international reckoning on youth and digital consumption.
BHMAgazino spoke with Michael Triantafyllou — member of the Faculty Steering Committee of the MIT Maritime Consortium and holder of the Henry L. and Grace Doherty Chair in Ocean Science and Engineering at MIT — about his work and his vision for sustainable shipping solutions
Local authorities and residents remain on high alert as the aftershock sequence unfolds. Scientists urge residents to stay vigilant yet calm, as seismic activity may continue in the coming days.
Central to the debate will be the importance of the full implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions by all UN member states.
Expect mostly clear skies nationwide, with afternoon clouds developing over central and northern regions. Localized showers are likely in the mountainous areas of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace.
The “digital wallets” of Greece and Cyprus, “Gov.gr Wallet” and the “digital citizen” app, respectively, as of Monday are connected, allowing citizens of either country living in the other to better facilitate transactions and ID confirmation with credit institutions and public agencies. The initiative was presented on Monday at the presidential mansion in Nicosia by […]
Passenger traffic at Greek airports operated by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority recorded a 14% uptick in the first quarter of 2025, according to data published by the HCAA. There was a 9.2% increase in passenger traffic across all Greek airports during the first four months of 2025. Passenger traffic from January to April 2025 […]
Internal affairs officers of the police department, in the presence of EU prosecutors, conducted a spot raid at the headquarters of the Greek Payment Authority of Common Agricultural Policy (C.A.P.) Aid Schemes (OPEKEPE) in Athens on Monday after allegations of fraud involving agricultural subsidies. Two prosecutors of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) were also […]
The Greek economy expanded by 2.3% in 2024 and is projected to grow at a similar rate in 2025, while in 2026 GDP will reach 2.2%, according to the European Commission’s Spring forecast. Consumer spending and investment supported by EU funding are seen as the primary driving forces for the rise in Greek GDP. Inflation […]
In his message on the occasion of the 106th anniversary of the Pontic Greek genocide by the Ottoman Turks, the President of the Hellenic Republic, Konstantinos Tasoulas, called for the international recognition of the atrocity, emphasizing that the sacrifice of the Pontic Greeks “leaves us with the legacy of the struggle against all forms of […]
Greece remains one of the European Union’s top defense spenders, allocating 3.08% of its GDP to military expenditures in 2024 — far surpassing NATO’s 2% guideline.
A woman from Khan Younis described the new evacuation order as her “worst nightmare,” while another woman, already displaced in central Gaza, said she refused to move again “because there is no place to go.”
To assess whether Greece can be reformed, it is useful to revisit recent reforms — five that succeeded and five that proved problematic
AADE is launching audits to identify people who declare 10,000-20,000 euros in income but show heavy consumer spending. “Traps” are being set for anyone who reports low income yet maintains high outlays.
“Sino-Hellenic International Theatre Festival - Ethnic Culture Week” concluded with great success, a tribute to the World Day for Cultural Diversity
Klavdia’s sixth-place finish is a significant achievement for Greece, marking a return to form in the contest and reigniting public enthusiasm for Eurovision
These “surrogate matching” programs rely on the fallacy that there are hundreds of women happy to travel to Greece to engage themselves in the demanding process of surrogacy and pregnancy for sheer altruism
Evia, which has a low to moderate seismic risk, has experienced similar seismic swarms in recent years, typically without escalating to stronger quakes.
The finals took place on Saturday evening in Basel, Switzerland, where 26 countries competed.